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George Lopez & Wanda Sykes (VIDEO)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:47:38 -0500

George Lopez & Wanda Sykes are set to invade the late-night TV talk world thie month, as they each debut new shows. Whatare their chances of succeeding? Wanda Sykes is debuting a Fox show on Saturday nights, while George Lopez (whom I especially loved in his Reno 911 cameos.) is planting his flag on TBS. I agree with the blog post below, that success for these new shows hosted by people of color lies in resonating with today's cultural landscape, which is a post-Obama-victory landscape specifically in TV terms a post-Chappelle landscape. David Alan Grier and D.L. Hughley felte like they were trying to pick up a10-15 year old conversations, that just didn't fit in 2009. I'll be watching both shows and rooting for George and Wanda to win! Always thought they were smart, funny performers.

George Lopez & Wanda Sykes (VIDEO) With the (apparent) success of The Mo'Nique Show, will Wanda Sykes and George Lopez similarly excel in late night, or will they go the way of other recent shows by comedians of color, like David Alan Grier's short-lived Chocolate News and CNN's dull DL Hughley Breaks the News? They'll have to be edgy and interesting: the problem with Grier and Hughley was they were too soft for a post-Chappelle age... George Lopez & Wanda Sykes (VIDEO)

McNair Son: Southern Miss Bound!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:42:17 -0500

The son of slain NFL legend Steve McNair is now set to carry on his father's tradition, as the McNair son prepares to attend Southern Miss on a football scholarship. Steve McNair Jr. mulled over many offers from big name colleges but decided to stay close to home at Southern Miss and bring his promising skills as a wide receiver to the Golden Eagles. McNair Jr's father was a top quarterback for the Houston Oilers in the NFL, but his son has gone a different route, choosing to catch passes instead. And coming from a royal football family he got to play catch with many great players in his life, including catching passes from Brett Favre in recent years. After all the tragedy and turmoil around Steve McNair's death, it's good to see some positive news as his son moves on to such good things.

McNair Son: Southern Miss Bound! nbcsports Steve McNair Jr. has decided to accept a football scholarship from Southern Miss, according to Rivals.com. "I'm going to Southern Miss," McNair said. "It's close to home, and my family and my coaches can all come and see me play every week." The son of the late Titans quarterback had offers from many big programs from around the country, including Minnesota, Mississippi, and West Virginia. McNair Son: Southern Miss Bound!

Fannie Mae Rental Program

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:25:12 -0500

If you are a homeowner who faces foreclosure, new changes in the rules will now allow you to consider renting your home from Fannie Mae instead of losing it outright. The new plan for dealing with the aftermath of the real estate crisis, called the "Deed for Lease" plan (since "this for that" themed plans apparently work really well for fixing the economy) So if you can't qualify for a home loan under the new regulations, but want to try and keep your home, you will now get a one year rental period from Fannie Mae, that gives additional time and opportunity to work towards keeping your home that you've invested so much in. Freddie Mac has had a similar deal in place for some time as well, with somewhat different regulations on how the home can be rented after it is fully foreclosed. Hopefully more such compromises can be found, so that the many hard working families caught up in this crisis will not have their lives turned upside down.

Fannie Mae Rental Program st louis hotel room housands of borrowers on the verge of foreclosure will soon have the option of renting their homes from Fannie Mae, under a policy announced Thursday. The government-controlled company, through its new "Deed for Lease" program, will allow borrowers to transfer ownership to Fannie Mae and sign a one-year lease, with month-to-month extensions after that... Fannie Mae Rental Program

14 Charged in Insider Trading

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:13:05 -0500

More arrests in the high profile Galleon case came today, with 14 charged in the insider trading sting. The case, that centers around famous hedge fund manager and financial analyst Raj Rajaratnam, now has over 20 people facing charges or being investigated for connections to this insider trading operation that brought huge profits in the financial sector for its alleged members. An informant from inside the alleged Wall St creime ring gave information that led to these arrests, for securities fraud and other related crimes based on using inside info illegally as financial advice that gives an unfair advantage in playing the stock market.

14 Charged in Insider Trading fox Criminal charges have been filed against 14 people, including attorneys and Wall Street professionals, in a widening $53 million insider trading case that has already snared one of the richest men in America, federal prosecutors said Thursday...Rajaratnam has denied through his lawyer participating in the scheme to use inside information to trade stocks at a profit ahead of public announcements.... 14 Charged in Insider Trading

Fort Hood Suspected Gunman: Major Malik Nadal Hasan (PHOTO)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:53:06 -0500

Details keep coming in on the horrific shooting today at Fort Hood, where a suspected gunman as been identified by authorities as Major Malik Nadal Hasan. Major Malik Nadal Hasan was killed at the scene where two other shooters were apprehended after a terrifying shooting spree at the Army Base, that has left many people dead and wounded. apparently Hasan was due to go overseas into combat and was distressed about it. More details and photos are sure to emerge, so check the links below that has resources for more info.

Fort Hood Suspected Gunman: Major Malik Nadal Hasan business insider The suspected gunman in the Fort Hood shooting has been identified as Major Malik Nadal Hasan. According to Army Spokesman Lt. General Robert W. Cone. A defense official speaking on condition of anonymity to the AP says Hasan was a mental health professional -- an Army psychologist or psychiatrist.... Fort Hood Suspected Gunman: Major Malik Nadal Hasan

Baby Found Under Bed

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:56:20 -0500

In heartwarming news that we could all use today, given the other big story of the afternoon, after being missing for 5 days, a baby was found under a bed in Florida, at the home of her babysitter. Police say they were stunned to find the baby in a box under the woman's bed, where she as apparently trying to hide it. Officers were reportedly crying on the scene, saying they'd never seen anything like it and feeling full of relief that the baby was found alive...

Baby Found Under Bed NPR Investigators spent five days searching dense vines and marshes for a missing infant, only to find her lying quietly in a 2-foot by 3-foot cedar box that had been shoved under her baby sitter's bed. Baby Found Under Bed

Shooting, Fort Hood Army Base, 7 Dead

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:35:47 -0500

Horrible breaking news from Texas this afternoon, as a shooting at Fort Hood has reportedly left 7 dead and over 20 wounded. There are not many details available yet but an Army spokesman said ""There's a lockdown in place on the base. Whatever this is started at Howze Movie Theatre, in one of the 'family readiness areas' on base - meaning places families go for entertainment, etc." but another representative reported that the shooting started elsewhere on the base and then a second incident was at the hteater. Apparently two people were involved with the Fort Hood shooting, one of whom is was captured at the army base and is now in custody. See the link below for details, and likely updates as new details emerge on this terrible story. Condolences to all who were affected by this tragedy.

Shooting, Fort Hood Army Base, 7 Dead cbsnews Seven people are reported dead and at least 20 wounded in a shooting at the Ft. Hood Army post in Killeen, Texas, the Army has confirmed. A public information officer said that there were two shooters and one was in custody. The army post is on lockdown... Shooting, Fort Hood Army Base, 7 Dead

Breckenridge Votes to Legalize Marijuana!

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:30:01 -0500

The town of Breckenridge Colorado has the Nation buzzing, no pun intended, after confirmation that Breckenridge votes to legalize marijuana in this yesterday's election day. Breckenridge citizens passed Measure 2F by a wide margin, getting rid of criminal penalties for possessing a small amount of marijuana, and the laws against bongs and other pot-smoking accessories. Heartwarming news for the many Americans who believe that marijuana, though it should be regulated, ought not be treated the same as harder drugs like cocaine or heroin, and especially that the many uses of medicinal marijuana should be recognized, as it is known to be helpful as an alternative medicine treament for nausea, glaucoa, high stress and anxiety and many other ailments. Personally I do not partake of the drug, but I see no reason why it should be treated worse than cigarettes, which have a much clearer track record of damaging people's health.

Breckenridge Votes to Legalize Marijuana denver channel Breckenridge is drawing national buzz after voters by a nearly 3-to-1 margin legalized the adult possession of marijuana Tuesday night. Breckenridge voters passed Measure 2F, which removes criminal penalties from the town code for the private possession of up to one ounce of marijuana by adults 21 and older. The ordinance also removes criminal penalties for the possession of bongs, pipes and other drug paraphernalia... Breckenridge Votes to Legalize Marijuana

Bloomberg Spent More Than $100 Million Most Expensive Self-Financed Campaign

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:59:21 -0500

Mayor Mike Bloomberg was re-elected yesterday for a third term as Mayor of New York, but the big news may be how small his margin of victory was, after Bloomberg spent more then $100 million in the most expensive self-financed campaign in American history. Bloomberg, after a controversial move to remove his city's term limits, spent the massive sums of his own money to defeat the rather nondescript Democratic contender Bill Thompson, and as a New Yorker I can attest to the constant barrage of election mailers that clogged our mailboxes every single day, as well as radio/TV ads, robocalls and volunteers ringing doorbells. But even after that huge expenditure of over $100 million against a much lesser known opponent, Bloomberg still only eked out a victory by a few percentage points. Estimates are that Bloomberg spent over $150 per vote, where Thompson spent about $13. Hard to say Bloomberg has much of a mandate with these results, and it has to raise questions about the role of big money in our electoral system, but in the end I suppose a win is still a win.

Bloomberg Spent More Than $100 Million Most Expensive Self-Financed Campaign nytimes Michael R. Bloomberg, the Wall Street mogul whose fortune catapulted him into New York's City Hall, has set another staggering financial record: He has now spent more of his own money than any other individual in United States history in the pursuit of public office... Bloomberg Spent More Than $100 Million Most Expensive Self-Financed Campaign

Bush and Clinton to Debate, Radio City

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:37:31 -0500

Two of the most loved and hated Presidents will square off against each other for the first time, as Bill Clinton and George W. Bush meet for a once-in-a-lifetime debate on Feb. 25th at Radio City Music Hall. The debate, billed as the biggest debate event in history, will be a moderated question and answer session that is sure to draw massive attention. Many haters of Bush saw Clinton as his polar opposite, bringing a fierce intellectual rigor to his arguments on every issue that came his way, and able to speak extemporaneously on anything you threw at him. Whereas bush was seen as clumsy when having to speak off the cuff, and known for his many malaprops and verbal flubs. But George W. Bush is quicker than people give him credit for, and actually came out even in most of his debates, so seeing him square off against Bill Clinton at Radio City Music Hall should be a fascinating show to say the least..I hope this will also be televised or video taped?

Bush and Clinton to Debate, Radio City newsday Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush won't be joining the Rockettes' kickline, but they will bring their traveling road show to Radio City Music Hall in February. Clinton and Bush plan to debate each other on key political issues on Feb. 25 at the venue better-known for high-kicking dancers and Christmas pageants... Bush and Clinton to debate, Radio City

Obama Introduces Health Care Reform in 2010 Budget

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:29:12 -0500

Another of the most pivotal moments in Obama's term so far was the moment when Obama introduced health care reform in the 2010 budget. This move to emphasize health care reform was doubted by some, who felt it was premature with such economic hardship still left to be dealt with, but the issue of health care has been many politico's passion for decades, including of course the late Sen. Ted Kennedy, so it may have been inevitable that the season of Ted's passing would be when a President finally makes a strong push to bring proper health care to all Americans. It remains to be seen how well it will work out, but I believe that once Obama gets something (anything) passed, it will be remembered as a victory for him despite all the turmoil that has led up to the final vote.

Obama Introduces Health Care Reform in 2010 Budget cnn The budget for fiscal year 2010 includes substantial investments in health care reform, renewable energy and education. The budget also includes big cuts for some programs, setting the stage for major political battles as political patrons fight to save budget items in the months ahead... Obama Introduces Health Care Reform in 2010 Budget

Obama Signs $787 Billion Stimulus Into Law

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:19:02 -0500

One of Obama's first actions as President, that continues to have a major impact that is hotly debated, was when Obama signed the $787 Billion stimulus into law. It was an emergency measure designed to halt the global economic crisis that began abruptly during 2008's campaign season (though some financial experts had predicted it for quite a while before that). Much debate was held over the best approach, and arguments continue today over whether it was too money, not enough, and whether the money went to the right places and with the proper regulations and strings attached. It may well be years before we can really tell how successful the stimulus package was, but hopefully the initial signs that the worst is already behind us will prove accurate.

Obama Signs $787 Billion Stimulus Into Law msnbc Obama focused on the $787 billion stimulus plan, an ambitious package of federal spending and tax cuts designed to revive the economy and save millions of jobs. Most wage-earners will soon see the first paycheck evidence of tax breaks that will total $400 for individuals and $800 for couples... Obama Signs $787 Billion Stimulus Into Law

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, Lil Wayne & Blackface..! (VIDEO)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:06:15 -0500

Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Whitney Isleib was perhaps only trying to have some harmless fun dressing up like a favorite rapper Lil Wayne, but her darkened-skin Halloween costume is bringing lots of controversy over its similarity to the age-old racist tradition of wearing blackface. It seems clear the young cheerleader just didn't know any better when she dressed up this way, even it's hard to imagine not realizing the historical baggage behind this sort of makeup. I hope that she can just own up to her mistake and apologize, and then be allowed to learn from it and move on.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, Lil Wayne & Blackface..! (VIDEO) cbsnews Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Whitney Isleib has inadvertently stepped into a Halloween controversy by reportedly dressing up as soon-to-be incarcerated rapper Lil' Wayne in black-face. Photos of the cheerleader turned hip-hop impresario were posted to Facebook and eventually made their way to sports blog Deadspin.com... Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, Lil Wayne & Blackface..! (VIDEO)

Best Buy, CinemaNow Deal

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:25:39 -0500

Best Buy will take a shot at competing with Netflix, as a partnership between Best Buy & CinemaNow allows the chain to offer movie downloads to their customers. The Best Buy/Cinema Now partnership will allow consumers to watch movies on many devices: computers, DVD or Blu Ray players, smartphone devices similar to the iPhone and portable MP3 players. Up until now Best Buy has failed to do well with digital delivery of media, and they will have lots of competition as others already offer this service, including Netflix, Blockbuster and Apple, not to mention perhaps the biggest competitor: illegal downloads from places like bittorrent.

Best Buy, CinemaNow Deal nytimes Best Buy sells a lot of DVDs, but it is taking another step to get ready for the day when that business shifts online. The giant electronics retailer on Tuesday is announcing a partnership with Sonic Solutions' Roxio CinemaNow service to deliver first-run DVDs streamed online directly to consumers... Best Buy, CinemaNow Deal

J&J: 7,000 Jobs Cut

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:16:55 -0500

Bad news from Johnson & Johnson as they take drastic measures to deal with the economic downturn. The latest measure from J&J: 7,000 jobs being cut to offset the losses caused by decreasing consumer spending. Even though, ironically, that decreased consumer spending is due largely to people's jobs being cut. J&J produces a vast array of over-the-counter drugs, health products, make-up, cosmetics & skin care products, but is now forced to resort to layoffs and add to the unemployment rate as their profits shrink in this economy. A spokesman said: "We want to make sure we can fully capitalize on investments to drive new products, getting to a more normalized spend level."

J&J: 7,000 Jobs Cut bloomberg Johnson & Johnson, the world's largest health-products company, will fire more than 7,000 workers as consumers cut spending on items ranging from drugs to skin care amid the global recession. J&J will shrink its 117,000-member workforce by 6 percent to 7 percent.. J&J: 7,000 Jobs Cut